Compare 24 History. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $35,399.
History programs produce graduates earning between $29,535 and $54,843—a $25K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 24 ranked programs in Ohio, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Xavier University's History program leads with graduates earning $54,843, despite having an 88% acceptance rate. The average across all Ohio programs is $35,399, yet Xavier outperforms many more selective institutions while maintaining accessible admissions—proof that program strength doesn't correlate with exclusivity.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Xavier graduates borrow $23,250 and face just a 9.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42, graduates can clear their student debt with about 5 months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $54,843 | 18 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | High |
| #2 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $42,488 | 14 | $23,250 | Manageable | $43,810 | High |
| #3 | $41,697 | 124 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #4 | $41,689 | 58 | $21,056 | Manageable | $23,508 | High | |
| #5 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | $40,777 | 26 | $26,500 | Challenging | $42,874 | High |
| #6 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | $39,914 | 13 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,110 | High |
| #7 | University Of ToledoPublic | $38,512 | 22 | $22,250 | Challenging | $19,243 | High |
| #8 | John Carroll UniversityPrivate | $38,314 | 10 | $26,000 | Challenging | $39,285 | High |
| #9 | Denison UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 19 | $26,000 | Challenging | $45,521 | High |
| #10 | $38,221 | 43 | $24,500 | Challenging | $21,394 | High | |
| #11 | $36,848 | 26 | $21,250 | Challenging | $23,602 | High | |
| #12 | Heidelberg UniversityPrivate | $36,544 | 11 | $27,000 | High | $31,840 | High |
| #13 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $36,425 | 44 | $23,000 | Challenging | $34,512 | High |
| #14 | $36,362 | 23 | $25,000 | Challenging | $25,947 | High | |
| #15 | $35,918 | 18 | $24,000 | Challenging | $16,900 | High | |
| #16 | $35,770 | 31 | $23,250 | Challenging | $22,000 | High | |
| #17 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 22 | $27,000 | High | $31,484 | High |
| #18 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $32,912 | 20 | $25,369 | High | $21,502 | High |
| #19 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $29,608 | 9 | $27,000 | High | $26,359 | High |
| #20 | $29,535 | 34 | $21,797 | High | $16,998 | High | |
| #21 | $29,424 | 25 | $23,384 | High | $29,400 | High | |
| #22 | $29,164 | 14 | $22,750 | High | $14,381 | High | |
| #23 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | $16,169 | 9 | $23,000 | High | $17,366 | High |
| #24 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $16,169 | 9 | $27,000 | High | $38,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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